Alisma canaliculatum (Alismataceae)

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Alisma canaliculatum
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The Alisma canaliculatum plant species is found in E. Asia - S. China, Japan. It is a member of the Alismataceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. plantago angustifolium. non Kunth. A. plantago canaliculatum.

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Latin Name:  Alisma canaliculatum
Family:  Alismataceae
Author:  A.Br.&Bouché

Known Hazards:  Although no mention of toxicity has been seen for this plant, the fresh leaves and roots of the closely related A. plantago-aquatica are poisonous, though the toxins are destroyed by thoroughly cooking or drying the plant[[13, 46].

Mature Height:  0.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Wet places all over Japan[58].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe. Place the pot in about 3cm of water to keep the soil wet. Pot up the seedlings when large enough to handle and keep in the cold frame for the first winter, planting out in late spring. Division in spring or autumn. Fairly easy, the divisions can be planted straight out into their permanent positions.

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